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DORADO SERVICE GUIDE
Hayes Performance Systems
5800 W. Donges Bay Rd.
Mequon, WI 53092
Tel: 888.686.3472
Email: [email protected]om
Web: www.hayescomponents.com
Hayes Components Europe
Dirnismaning 20 a
85748 Garching (b. Munich)
Germany
ph: +49 (0)89 203237450
Email: [email protected]om
Web: www.hayescomponents.com
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INTRODUCTION
Suspension forks by design can contain preloaded springs, gases and uids under
extreme pressures. Warnings contained in this manual must be observed to avoid damage to fork,
serious injury or even death.
We highly recommend that service to this fork be performed by a certied bicy-
cle mechanic. Failure to follow instructions presented in this manual could lead to serious injury
or death. Any questions about the servicing of this fork or the manual itself should be directed to
Manitou Customer Support at:
Phone: 888-686-3472
Email: [email protected]om
This manual is intended to guide the user through basic service of Manitou Dorado Pro and Expert front
forks. We highly suggest the service on these forks be performed by an experienced suspension mechanic.
Service is supported by the identication of common parts and assemblies that have been assembled into
Service Kits. The purpose of this manual will be to describe conditions that may drive the need for service
and to provide installation instructions for the kits.
Due to the time-consuming nature of suspension fork service, at this time our primary focus is to oer ser-
vice kits that minimize the amount of downtime and labor involved. Please read through the manual care-
fully before beginning the service of your fork. The Dorado fork service is considerably more involved than a
standard fork service and having a basic understanding of the tasks you are about to perform will assist you
greatly in the disassembly and re-assembly of your fork.
Please read through the required tools page and be sure you have all of the items you will need for the ser-
vice of your fork. The guide is designed to be used with the Dorado Service kit which includes all O-rings and
seals to overhaul the fork. The part number for the kit is 141-25995.
For any assistance with the service of your Dorado please contact our Technical Service Department at 888-
686-3472 and email them at [email protected]
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Table of contents
SECTION PAGE NUMBER
Damping Leg Service – Disassembly 5–10
Damping Leg Service - Assembly 11–13
Air Leg Service - Disassembly 14–15
Compression Rod Service 16–20
Air Leg Service - Assembly 21–22
Dust and Oil Seal Replacement 23–24
Exploded Diagram & Parts List 25–26
O-Ring Placement Diagrams 27–30
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REQUIRED TOOLS
Below is a list of tools that will be used in the complete service of a Dorado Pro/Expert fork.
Dorado Clamp Blocks – Manitou Part Number 172-25077
Dorado Seal Press – Manitou Part Number 172-29862
Dorado Service Kit – Includes all O-rings and seals for service. Part number 141-25995
5wt Maxima Fork oil - Manitou part number 85-0023
Slickoleum™ Grease
Torque Wrench
36mm Wrench or Socket (an adjustable wrench can be used instead but care must be taken to not damage
the top caps.)
12mm Combination Wrench
13mm Combination Wrench
20mm Combination Wrench
20mm Crow’s Foot
2mm Allen Wrench
2.5mm Allen Wrench
5mm Allen Wrench
6mm Allen Wrench
26mm Socket with ratchet
Small Flat Blade Screwdriver
Needle Nose Pliers
Pick or similar tool for removing O-rings
Blue Loctite
Safety Glasses
Isopropyl Alcohol
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1. First step is to loosen the damping leg top cap us-
ing a 36mm wrench. It helps if the leg is still clamped
in the lower crown assembly while breaking the top
cap loose (be sure the upper crown is loosened, you
only want the lower tightened when breaking loose
the top cap). Only loosen the top cap at this point.
Do not remove it. (FIG. 1)
2. Loosen the pinch bolts on the lower crown and
remove the damping leg from the fork. You will need
to remove the frame bumpers to do so. Put them in a
safe place so you do not misplace them.
3. Clamp the upper sleeve of the fork in bike stand.
4. Remove the top cap from the fork leg using a
36mm wrench. The top cap is still attached to the
rebound shaft at this point.
5. You will now remove the top cap from the rebound
shaft. Place a 12mm wrench on the ats of the re-
bound shaft and use a 36mm wrench to unthread
the top cap from the shaft. (FIG. 2) Once the top cap
is unthreaded, remove the rebound knob from the
top cap.
6. Remove the fork leg from the bike stand and pour
the oil out of the leg. (FIG. 3) Slide the inner leg out
of the outer leg and leave the outer leg to drain in a
drainage pan.
7. Holding the inner leg over a drainage pan, stroke
the rebound shaft several times to drain the rest of
the oil from the inner leg.
FIG. 3
FIG. 1
FIG. 2
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8. Wrap the inner leg in a rag and lightly clamp it
into a bike stand with the rebound shaft pointing
down towards the oor.
9. Using a 2mm Allen wrench, remove the TPC+ ad-
juster knob. Remove O-ring and be sure you capture
the 2 detent balls and springs under the knob.
(FIG. 4, 5 & 6)
10. Next you will remove the High Speed adjuster
knob. Remove the c-clip that holds the knob on
using a small at blade screwdriver or similar tool.
(FIG. 7) Once the c-clip is removed pull the knob
up. Be sure to capture the O-ring, 2 detent balls and
springs under the knob. (FIG. 8)
FIG. 6
FIG. 4
FIG. 5
FIG. 7
FIG. 8
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11. Remove the damping cartridge from the inner
leg using a 26mm socket. Pull the damping cartridge
completely out of the inner leg. (FIG. 9 &10)
12. You will notice the damping cartridge has two
larger diameter sections at the ends. These are called
the Outer Cartridge Adapters. Using the Dorado
Clamp Blocks (Part # 172-25077), clamp the outer
cartridge adapter on the rebound end in a vise.
13. Using a 20mm wrench, remove the rebound
damper from the cartridge. (The inner cartridge
tube will come out with either the rebound assem-
bly or compression assembly. If it comes out with
the rebound, pull the tube o of the assembly.)
(FIG. 11 & 12)
FIG. 9
FIG. 10
FIG. 11
FIG. 12
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14. Replace the following O-rings on the rebound
damper assembly. You can also refer to the Rebound
Assembly Diagram on Page 23 to see the placement
of the O-rings on the assembly.
A. O-ring #064962 - This is the O-ring above the
threads on the end of the damper assembly.
(FIG. 13)
B. O-ring #100-121 - This is the larger O-ring on the
bottom out end cap. (FIG. 14)
C. O-ring #100-014 - This is the smaller O-ring on the
bottom out end cap. (FIG. 15)
FIG. 13
FIG. 14
FIG. 15
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15. Clamp the outer cartridge adapter on the compression damper side
using the Dorado Clamp Blocks. (FIG. 16)
16. Remove the TPC+ Compression assembly from the cartridge using
a 26mm socket. (The inner cartridge tube will come out with either the
rebound assembly or the compression assembly. Pull the tube o of the
assembly.) (FIG. 17 & 18)
17. Remove the top cap and nylon washer from the assembly. This is re-
quired to replace the O-rings included in the service kit for the compression
assembly. (FIG. 19)
FIG. 16
FIG. 17
FIG. 18
FIG. 19
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18. Replace the following O-rings on the compression assembly top cap.
A. O-ring # 08-29433-L026 - This is the O-ring that is around the outside of
the compression assembly top cap. (FIG. 20)
B. O-ring # 100-023 - This O-ring is located in an inside groove in the top cap.
It is directly behind the two pins. (FIG. 21)
C. O-ring # 101-1250-200 - This O-ring is located just below the top opening
on the top cap where the adjuster slides through. (FIG. 22)
19. Press the top cap back onto the compression assembly. (FIG. 23)
FIG. 20
FIG. 21
FIG. 22 FIG. 23
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1. Inspect the inner and outer damper tubes and be
sure they are free from debris and contaminants.
2. Press the inner damper tube onto the rebound
assembly.
3. Clean the threads on the outer cartridge adapter
with isopropyl alcohol and apply Blue Loctite to the
threads. Install the rebound damper assembly into
the outer cartridge. Only tighten to hand tight at this
point.
4. Clean the threads on the second outer cartridge
adapter and apply blue Loctite to them. Install the
TPC+ compression assembly into the cartridge.
5. Using a 26mm socket and 20mm wrench, tighten
both the compression assembly and rebound as-
sembly to 6.8 N m (60 in lb). (FIG. 1 &2)
6. Put a small amount of Slickoleum Grease on the
O-ring on the rebound end of the damper cartridge
assembly. Install the assembly in the inner leg by
sliding it into the bottom of the leg. Use a 26mm
socket to tighten it into the leg. Tighten to 6.8 N m
(60 in lb). (FIG. 3)
FIG. 1
FIG. 3
FIG. 2
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7. Insert the detent springs into opposite holes in
the end cap and place the detent balls on top of
the springs. To hold the detent balls in place on the
spring use a small dab of grease. (FIG. 4)
8. Install the high speed adjuster onto the end cap.
Be sure that O-ring # 100-025 below the adjuster
is in place and greased. (FIG. 5) Secure the adjuster
with the c-clip.
9. Insert the springs into opposite holes on the
TPC+ adjuster knob and then place the detent balls
in the corresponding holes of the high speed adjust-
er knob. (FIG. 6) Place O-ring # 100-024 around the
TPC+ knob and apply a small amount of grease to it.
(FIG. 7)
10. Install the TPC+ adjuster knob onto the end cap
and secure with the 2mm screw. (FIG. 8)
FIG. 6
FIG. 4
FIG. 5
FIG. 7
FIG. 8
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15. Fully extend the rebound shaft, pulling the
inner leg up into the outer leg.
16. Pour damper oil (5wt fork oil) into the leg.
Stroke the rebound shaft to bleed the system and
release the air. You want to stroke the rebound
shaft a few times with the rebound fully closed,
then turn the rebound knob open two clicks coun-
terclockwise. Stroke the rebound shaft another 15-
20 times and the system will be bled. (FIG. 10)
17. Once the system is bled you need to set the
oil height in the leg. The oil height is 110mm. You
measure this by measuring down from the top of
the outer leg to the top of the oil. You want the
inner leg fully compressed into the outer leg when
measuring. (FIG. 11)
18. After you have properly set the oil height fully
extend the inner leg and tighten down the top
cap using a 36mm wrench to the proper torque of
6.8-9.0 N m (60-80 in lb).
19. Reinstall the damping leg into the fork crowns
on the bike.
11. Replace the oil and dust seals on the outer leg
following the directions on pages 22-23. Inspect
the inside of the outer leg and the outside of the
inner leg and be sure they are free from debris and
contaminants. Lube the oil seal and dust wiper on
the outer leg with a small amount of Slickoleum
grease. Slide the inner leg into the outer leg and
clamp into the bike stand.
12. Replace O-ring # 100-027 on the top cap
(FIG. 9)
13. Install the top cap onto the end of the rebound
shaft. Use a 36mm wrench and a 12mm wrench to
tighten to the proper torque of 6.8-9.0 N m
(60-80 in lb).
14. Install the rebound knob into the top cap by
snapping it into place. Fully close the rebound by
turning the knob clockwise.
FIG. 10
FIG. 11
FIG. 9
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1. First, the air pressure needs to be released from
the system. Remove the air cap from the top of the
fork leg, and release the air pressure using a shock
pump. (FIG. 1)
2. The air spring leg top cap needs to be loosened.
Loosen the pinch bolt on the top crown, and crack
the top cap loose with a 36mm wrench.
(FIG. 2)
3. Loosen the pinch bolts on the lower crown, and
remove the leg from the fork. Be sure not to mis-
place the frame bumper that will need to come o
the fork leg. (FIG. 3)
4. Lightly clamp the fork leg in a bike stand. Re-
move the top cap from the leg with a 36mm wrench.
Remove the top cap from the compression rod with
a 13mm wrench on the top of the compression rod
and a 36mm wrench. (FIG. 4)
FIG. 1
FIG. 2
FIG. 3
FIG. 4
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5. Pour the uid out of the leg, and slide the inner
leg out of the outer leg. Remove the outer leg from
the stand and let it sit above a drainage pan. (FIG. 5)
6. Wrap the inner in a rag and clamp it lightly in
the bike stand with the compression rod pointing
towards the ceiling.
7. Loosen the Compression Rod Assembly from the
inner leg with a 20mm wrench. (FIG. 6)
8. Remove Compression Rod Assembly from the in-
ner leg. Note: there may be a small amount of Semi-
bath oil on top of the piston. Remove Semi-bath, this
will be replaced with Slickoleum™ grease (FIG. 7)
FIG. 5
FIG. 6
FIG. 7
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This section covers the complete tear down and
rebuild of the air spring compression rod in the air
leg of the fork.
1. Using the Dorado Clamp Blocks (Part # 172-
25077), clamp the compression rod in a vise. Be sure
to clamp the compression rod near the end or below
the air piston. Do not clamp in the middle of the
shaft. (FIG. 1) Do not clamp the rod in a vise with-
out the clamp blocks. Doing so will damage the rod
rendering it unusable.
2. Next you need to unthread the poppet from the
valve shaft. Insert a 2.5mm Allen wrench into the
center hole of the air piston. (FIG. 2 & 3) You may
have to turn and push lightly on the wrench until
you feel it engage the Allen head inside the shaft.
Turn the wrench counter-clockwise. You will notice
as you are turning the wrench the valve shaft is
moving out of the valve housing on the other end
of the compression rod. (FIG. 4) Keep turning the
wrench until the valve shaft stops moving out of the
housing.
FIG. 1
FIG. 4
FIG. 2
FIG. 3
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3. Using a 13mm wrench unthread the valve as-
sembly o of the compression shaft and remove the
air valve shaft from the compression rod shaft.
(FIG. 5 & 6)
4. Slide the travel spacer, bottom-out bumper and
end cap o of the compression shaft. (FIG. 7)
5. Using a 6mm Allen wrench unthread the air pis-
ton o of the compression shaft. (FIG. 8) Be careful
when removing the piston as there is a small spring
in the shaft under the piston. (FIG. 9)
FIG. 5
FIG. 6
FIG. 7
FIG. 8
FIG. 9
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6. Insert the valve shaft back into the compression
rod shaft and use it to push the poppet out of the
other end of the compression rod shaft.
(FIG. 10 & 11)
7. Replace O-rings #101-350-150 on the poppet.
(FIG. 12)
8. Replace O-ring #100-214 on the air piston.
(FIG. 13A) Forks produced in 2017 and after will
have the updated piston. (FIG. 13B) Replace Quad
Seal #110-214 on the air piston.
FIG. 10
FIG. 11
FIG. 12
FIG. 13A
FIG. 13B
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9. Replace O-rings 100-026 and 100-110 on the
end cap. (See Page 26, FIG A) Install the end
cap, bottom-out bumper and the travel spacer
back onto the compression rod shaft.
(FIG. 14 & 15)
10. Apply a small amount (too much Loctite will
clog the air shaft assembly) of red Loctite to the
threads of the valve assembly. (FIG. 16) Lightly
grease valve shaft and insert both the valve
shaft and valve assembly into compression rod.
Tighten to 5.1 - 6.2 N m (45 -55 in lb)
(FIG. 17 & 18)
FIG. 14
FIG. 15
FIG. 16
FIG. 17
FIG. 18
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